Prior to the start of the 2011 football season, University of Michigan running backs coach Fred Jackson praised his quot;fearlessquot; freshmen. And one of those players was 2011 Flint Northern grad Thomas Rawls, the apparent No. 2 back in the Wolverines#39; rotation come fall.

The Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team isn#39;t the only team in Champaign, Ill. that will look different the next time you see them. The Illini football team also has a new coach, new system and plenty of player movement to influence the 2012 season.

Clemson Tigers football annually finishes their spring practice with the Orange-White game. This year, it will be held April 14 at 4 p.m. at quot; Death Valley.quot; I am actually paying attention for a change as the Tigers, led by Coach Dabo Swinney, come off their first ACC championship season in 20 years and their first Orange Bowl game since the national championship season 30 years ago.

First spring football scrimmages often are hard to watch, especially those led by a new coach. A new scheme is in place, run by different personnel, with different expectations.

CBT: Ohio State#39;s focus is the gridiron, but with future pros like Jared Sullinger and a coach who embraces the role, it#39;s also a hoops power.